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Hear firsthand from the company founder how Grothouse approaches the creative process and how every Kitchen and Bath designer can elevate projects with the latest developments in wood surfacing.

Butcher block countertops are a timeless kitchen classic. They add a rich, rustic warmth, double as a durable food-chopping surface, and can last a lifetime with proper cleaning and care.

Grothouse is a leading manufacturer of luxury wood surfaces, specializing in a full range of custom wood surfaces, furniture, and architectural elements. In addition to wood surfaces, Grothouse’s offerings include the Anvil Metal line of countertops and surfaces.

Grothouse, the premier manufacturer of luxury wood and metal surfaces, is excited to introduce the groundbreaking Resinata technology, marking a new era of innovation and excellence for home and commercial surfaces.

Grothouse’s Live Edge wood surfaces are sourced locally from trees removed due to old age or fall downs. The edge is not sawn, the natural shape of the tree remains, and the bark is carefully removed to ensure the natural curves of the original tree are left intact.

Store everyday ingredients and snacks in glass jars and canisters. Think pretzels and cookies, as well as rice, coffee beans, flour or sugar. Here, Ellen Lopez of El Design Studio paired a Grothouse countertop with white cabinetry and mesh drawers to house produce like onions and potatoes.

Known for creating luxurious wood countertops, Grothouse is the go-to brand for discovering custom solutions for designing one-of-a-kind kitchens. Grothouse has access to over 60 different species of wood, and offers a series of specially curated exclusives, including Kensington™ Wood, shown here in edge grain construction that’s been finished with Grothouse Original Oil™.

Grothouse’s Pastore™ Waterfall line of tables and countertops offers aesthetics, quality, and durability, making it a popular choice for designers of hospitality and commercial spaces. Precision engineering creates the appearance of a continuous solid wood surface which easily integrates into any space where elegance is required.

Does the thought of a cup of coffee get you out of bed in the morning? Do you dream of coffee bar ideas as you float off to sleep? Do you browse the espresso machines and coffee essentials to inspire the perfect midday pick-me-up? Whether you’re a pour-over devotee or a daily Keurig user, creating a home coffee bar is a surefire way to make your kitchen counter a stylish oasis filled with the caffeine inspiration of your dreams.

When you think of wood countertops, do you picture well-loved butcher blocks? Or distressed bars in old-timey pubs? Or kitchen islands that have never seen the bottom of a water glass? Think again. The craftsmanship, resilience, and sophisticated good looks of today’s wood surfaces may surprise you. This, according to Paul Grothouse, founder of Grothouse, who has been perfecting the production of beautiful and durable wood countertops for more than twenty-five years.

Among the spaces that make a home, the kitchen is arguably the most central to everyday life. A culinary workshop where good meals are made, a landing spot for homework and mail, a place where families gather to talk about the day—it plays a pivotal role. As such, the kitchen should be designed to delight, but also endure. Grothouse believes that achieving both qualities begins with its foundation: the surfaces.

When planning a kitchen renovation, design needs to complement function and nothing exemplifies this as well as a butcher block countertop. The material is a classic in Southern and farmhouse-style kitchens, but it’s also extremely versatile. Butcher block adds a beautiful warmth and organic element to any space while also serving a functional purpose in food preparation, and that’s part of why Ree Drummond loves it.